Manila's 6th congressional district
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Manila's 6th congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in the city of Manila. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1987.[3] The district consists of barangays 587 to 648 and 829 to 905 in the eastern Manila districts of north Paco, Pandacan, San Miguel, Santa Ana and Santa Mesa bordering Makati, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, and San Juan also facing the Pasig River.[4] It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Benny Abante of the National Unity Party (NUP) and Asenso Manileño.[5]
Manila's 6th congressional district | |
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Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
City | Manila |
Region | Metro Manila |
Population | 300,186 (2020)[1] |
Electorate | 170,533 (2022)[2] |
Major settlements | 5 city districts |
Area | 7.79 km2 (3.01 sq mi) |
Current constituency | |
Created | 1987 |
Representative | Benny Abante |
Political party | NUP Asenso Manileño |
Congressional bloc | Majority |
This district includes the Malacañang Palace, the official residence of the president of the Philippines.